News Update: Michigan State Spartans Recognized Nationally for Having One of the Deepest and Most Promising Rosters in College Football
The buzz is growing in East Lansing — and now, it’s going national.
With the 2025 season approaching, the Michigan State Spartans are being recognized by national analysts as having one of the deepest and most promising rosters in college football. It’s a major vote of confidence for a program that has quickly retooled under head coach Jonathan Smith, who enters his second season with the Spartans.
The Spartans have strengthened key areas — including quarterback, offensive line, and the secondary while building serious competition at wide receiver and running back. Several outlets, including ESPN and 247Sports, have noted the Spartans’ ability to develop depth while also injecting top-tier athleticism into the program.
“This is a roster with real depth and upside,” one national analyst said. “Michigan State has quietly built a team that can compete with anyone in the Big Ten.
After a transitional 2024 season, the Spartans look poised to take a big leap in 2025. With momentum on the recruiting trail and key veterans returning, expectations are rising — both inside the program and across the country.
If the pieces come together, Michigan State could emerge as one of the surprise contenders in college football.
